Author: NLM Correspondent

Kenya Railways (KR) announced the full resumption of cargo operations at the Port of Mombasa, which had bee halted due to disruptions caused by heavy rains. In a recent statement, KR highlighted the successful completion of vital interventions along the Mariakani-Mombasa Terminus stretch, which had been adversely affected, necessitating the temporary suspension of operations. The repair work, now concluded, has restored normalcy, enabling all Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) trains to seamlessly resume their scheduled operations. “Loading and unloading of cargo at the Port of Mombasa has also commenced, and we are now working round the clock to minimize any delays,”…

President Ruto, speaking at State House Nairobi, expressed confidence that the salary review would uplift the morale of law enforcement officers, ultimately enhancing national security.

In East Africa, Kenya is the highest scoring for criminality in the nine-country region, and is ranked fourth in Africa.  Kenya continues to remain a significant hub for organized crime in the continent with the country recording some of the highest cases of human trafficking, cyber crimes, smuggling, drug trade, extortion and protection racketeering as well as arms trafficking. This is according to a report released by the Enhanced Africa’s Response to Transnational Organized Crime, ENACT, which tracks and investigates cases of organized crime and criminal activities in Africa and across the globe. The report, which is a computation of…

Highlighting the significance of the Port of Mombasa, the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) revealed that the DRC currently holds a substantial 8.2% market share, making it the third-largest market for the port.

The Conversation President William Ruto of Kenya recently announced that Kenya’s borders would be open to visitors from the entirety of Africa, with no visas required, by the end of 2023. He said: When people cannot travel, business people cannot travel, entrepreneurs cannot travel, we all become net losers.  A few days later, President Paul Kagame of Rwanda followed suit, saying all Africans would be able to enter Rwanda without visas. Neither Kenya nor Rwanda will be the first. By the end of 2022, Benin, The Gambia and Seychelles had already implemented a system of visa-free access for all Africans. Perhaps more will follow soon.…

Recognizing specific challenges, Macharia pointed to a shortage in Special Needs Education roles, underscoring the importance of candidates attending scheduled interviews starting from December 4.

The disclosed expenditures and the phased deployment approach underscore the government’s commitment to ensuring well-organized and effective participation of Kenyan officers in the multinational mission in Haiti.

Nyeri Senator Wahome Wamatinga similarly censured the Cabinet Secretary’s behavior, emphasizing the urgency of addressing the situation. He also highlighted the need for President William Ruto to dismiss CS Kuria, asserting that he had failed in his role.

The Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority (EWURA) in Tanzania has initiated price caps for petroleum products in various regions, including Dar-es-Salaam, Tanga, and Mtwara. Commencing November 1, 2023, Tanzanians will experience a noteworthy drop in fuel prices.

Justice Nixon Sifuna emphasized that, while the EACC holds the authority to investigate corruption and economic crime cases, it does not have the legal right to infringe upon the rights of individuals.